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on the main circuit breaker panel, or use PDM diagnostics to reset
the fault. Continual tripping after reset is indicative of an issue that
requires the attention of an authorized MasterCraft dealer.
If the ballast pumps do not work and the circuit breaker has not
been tripped, it is likely that the pump has malfunctioned. This can
be the result of running the impellers while the tanks are empty. Re-
gardless of cause, it is necessary to take the boat to an authorized
MasterCraft dealer to determine whether the impeller and/or pump
must be replaced.
Your authorized MasterCraft dealer has an extensive troubleshoot-
ing tree for ballast systems that includes parts of the system that
are not accessible to the consumer. Because a malfunctioning
ballast system can cause problems with the control of the boat, no
potential issue that arises with the system should ever be ignored.
FOUR ZONE BALLAST
Models
XStar and X Series Models (excluding X26)
Purpose
The four zone ballast system features four individual ballast zones
to add customization to the wakes and waves produced by your
boat. Each zone can be filled to custom fill levels using the helm
mounted touchscreen. Profiles in the screen for wakeboarding and
surfing also control factory configured ballast tank fill levels.
Location
Each of the four tanks corresponds to a particular ballast zone. The
rear port and starboard tanks flank the engine, aft of the boat’s center
of gravity. When optioned with the Gen 2+ Surf System, ballast bags
are plumbed into these tanks to add extra weight to the boat. The
third ballast tank is located under the walkway to the bow of the boat.
The fourth ballast zone features a “U” shaped tank that runs the
width of the boat just forward of the engine. This tank is referred to
as the “midship tank.” The midship tank should be filled according to
the pre-set wakeboard and surf profiles in the boat.
The midship tank is designed to move water from one side of the
boat to the other when surfing, immediately osetting weight. It can
be filled to 100 percent when wakeboarding.
Operation
The ballast pumps are operated through the dash mounted display
or through the manual switches. For detailed operating instructions
see the “X AND XT SERIES DUAL SCREEN DASH OPERATION” sec-
tion of the MasterCraft Owner’s Manual.
Winterization
Ballast tanks, pumps, hoses and fittings must be properly winter-
ized to prevent freezing damage during winter storage. Because of
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